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B500 SPW

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,107 mi
Last recorded88,107 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB500 SPW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 88,107 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 88,090 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 88,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,037 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,500 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 87,465 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,460 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,379 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 87,224 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 86,968 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 86,861 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 86,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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B500 SPW is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1984 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B500 SPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 42 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B500 SPW registered?

B500 SPW is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 November 1984.

Is B500 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B500 SPW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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